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I’m going on vacation this week and I figured I’d try to lighten my load. First off, I had to do some deep thinking about what I would actually need while away. Since it’s a vacation, most people would think that I would just take my phone along, and check e-mail if I have to. Unfortunately, in today’s world, coming home from a vacation leaves you with an overflowing inbox, so I’m almost better off checking it sporadically throughout the vacation. It still remains to be seen if I’ll actually do that, but regardless, I’ll need a way to check e-mail efficiently or read a Word doc or two, if the situation arises.

So, with the above in mind, I’m trying to figure out what definitely has to come with me.

iPhone 4

This one is a must-have for a number of reasons. First, it’s my main phone. Second, it’s also my main camera and video camera. 3rd … I don’t really need any more reasons.

iPad

I have a 3G iPad (1st generation), so I can either use the hotel WiFi or I can use the built-in 3G if needed. Also, the iPad doubles as a great movie player for my kids, is a fantastic eBook reader, newspaper, game player, and more. So, that’s definitely hitting the travel bag.

MacBook

I have the first generation aluminum 13″ MacBook. I’m debating about taking it only because I’m afraid that there might be a need for me to look at some spreadsheets or Word docs while I’m away. Technically, the iPad could handle that duty, but the laptop would definitely make it easier to catch-up quick. The downside to bringing the MacBook is that it will put me into more of a work mode.

ZDnet has the details HERE!